Can my kids or I get worms from a cat with worms on the couch?

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My roommates cat has wotms not sure what kind but she got him some medication at the store but my concern is that i have small children can they or my self get worms from the couches since the cat has free reange to the house

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

There are certain worms that can be transmitted from cats to people, but it's not easy. However, there is a particular concern with kids getting Toxocariasis. If the worms were diagnosed by a veterinarian, then she should be able to find out the species of worms that were discovered Below is a link to some good information about the risk of transmission of this particular worm. https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/toxocariasis/gen_info/faqs.html I hope that helps and all is well with everyone.

Can my kids or I get worms from a cat with worms on the couch?

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